Oil pulling has made it's way back into mainstream and is at an all time high. You can google oil pulling and see all the benefits that people including doctors like Dr. Axe claim and I too am a believer. I claim that it:

Whitens my teeth.

Has actually made some of my cavities disappear according to my dentist when I went in to get some filled!

Strengthen my jaw so much that I no longer have any horrible symptoms of TMJ.

Clears my sinuses.

No more bad breath.

No more tonsil stones.

Strengthens my enamel and gums. My receding gum lines have stopped!

Tooth brushing is relatively new. Did you know that it's only been around for less than 100 years?! Crazy, right? If you do a historical search for oil pulling, you'll find that traditionally it was a Native American and Ayurveda (South Asia/India) holistic practice.

Most dentists I've encountered and hear about do not like this practice as it generally can take money away from them. You do the practice of oil pulling, it heals your teeth and gums and you don't see the dentist except for your bi-annual check ups. Yeah, not a good combo for dentists. But for you, it can be a major money and headache saver.

You can research all the mechanical actions and medical jargon of how and why but I like to just boil it down.

Put in your mouth and swish. Set the timer for 20 minutes, no more, no less.

Do this while you take a shower, check your email, play a video game, prep for the day, read a book or study. It will fly by when you're preoccupied.

Do not spit this down the drain or swallow it, rather spit it in the trash. Remember that it can solidify in the pipes and you don't want to swallow all the bad things it's been pulling from your mouth, sinuses, throat, gums, etc.